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Senior Automation Engineer – Beckhoff TwinCAT (PLC & Machine Control)

Switzerland
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Own and develop a scalable, object-oriented TwinCAT 3 machine-control platform for high-precision robotic manufacturing equipment in semiconductor and quantum industries. Design modular PLC architectures, integrate hardware, and commission complex industrial systems while transitioning from prototype to commercial deployment. Requires 2+ years of TwinCAT 3 expertise, structured PLC programming, and hands-on commissioning experience.

Key Highlights
First dedicated internal owner of Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 machine-control software platform
Transition from prototype to commercial-grade, modular, and scalable automation systems
Collaborate with hardware, software, and physics teams to develop high-precision robotic manufacturing equipment
Key Responsibilities
Develop and extend Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 machine-control software for high-precision robotic manufacturing equipment
Design clean, modular, and object-oriented PLC architectures to support future hardware and customer deployments
Integrate hardware via EtherCAT, including motion systems, sensors, actuators, and cameras
Develop machine logic, HMI functionality, and commission/debug physical equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across software, electronics, and hardware interfaces
Support new machine modules, upgrades, and customer installations globally
Improve testing, diagnostics, reliability, and maintainability of the automation platform

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Technical Skills Required
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Structured Text EtherCAT
Benefits & Perks
CHF 100,000-120,000 annual salary (with equity)
Visa sponsorship and international relocation support
Predominantly onsite work model

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Nice to Have
Experience with semiconductor equipment or microelectronics assembly
Precision automation, robotics, or machine vision expertise
C#, C++, or Python experience within industrial systems

Job Description

Automation Engineer – Beckhoff TwinCAT

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Salary: CHF 100,000-120,000 + equity, depending on experience

Working model: Predominantly onsite

Visa: Sponsorship and international relocation support available

Language: English required; German is not essential

We are partnering with an early-stage Swiss deep-tech company developing a new generation of high-precision robotic manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, quantum and advanced electronics industries.

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Job Overview
Posted Aug 18, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Mid-Senior level
Location Switzerland
Category Programming
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